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• Method 2 of 2: Wearing a Tie Clip Correctly

1 Find a clip that works well with your suit. A silver or gold tie clip is a good choice. You can choose from a colored, textured, or embellished clip to add a touch of luxury to your look. Consider how a clip can affect our outfit: a patterned clip can make your outfit more interesting, while a simple metal clip can help soften the look of an overly formal tie.

• Try to choose a clip that matches the metal details of your outfit: watch, buttons on a jacket, cufflinks, belt buckle.
• If you don't have any metal (for example, you go without a jacket, you don't have cufflinks or a belt), choose a silver clip. It goes well with almost any outfit.
• Choose a clip that is appropriate for the event. Too fancy a clip will not suit a dark event like a funeral.
• A tie clip should not be worn with a vest or buttoned cardigan. These clothes already hold your tie in place, so the clip becomes redundant.

2 Select the type of clip (smooth clip or pintuck) depending on the thickness and width of the tie. The pinch clip holds the tie securely, but may wrinkle delicate fabric and cause your tie to wrinkle. Instead, it's best to use a smooth clip to keep your thin tie smooth and straight. Thick and wide ties work best with a pinch clip.

3 Choose a clip that is between 1/2 - 3/4 the width of the tie. "Never" wear a clip wider than the width of the tie. This is considered bad taste. This is one of the basic fashion "rules" for tie-clips.

• A traditional tie is about 7.62 cm - 8.89 cm at its widest point. Choose a clip with a length of 4.45 cm.
• The width of a classic thin tie is generally between 5.08 cm - 6.35 cm.In this case, your clip should be 3.81 cm - 4.45 cm.
• The narrowest ties are 3.81 cm wide - 4.45 cm. For these, choose a clip no more than 3.17 cm in length.
• Place the clip on about the third or fourth button of your shirt. If it looks too long, you will have to choose a different clip.
• For a retro look, you can choose a clip that is exactly the same length as the width of your tie, but never longer.

Method 2 of 2: Wearing a Tie Clip Correctly

1. 1 Open the clip (if it is a pinch clip) and pinch both sides of the tie plus the cut on the shirt (the cut is the part of the fabric on the shirt where you button the buttons). All three of these elements must be clamped.
   • Make sure the tie is attached to the shirt. The purpose of the clip is to keep your tie from dangling, but it won't work if you just put the clip over your tie and not attach it to your shirt.
2. 2 Secure the clip between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt, in the center or bottom of your chest. Placing it in the right place is another “rule” of wearing the clip. If you put the clip too high, it will be useless for the tie (the tie will still dangle and fall into the plate when you bend over), and if too low, it will look awkward and hide behind the jacket.
   • When adjusting the clip, be sure to open it to avoid damaging the fabric of your shirt or tie.
   • Make sure the clip is perpendicular to the tie. He should always lie straight, not at an angle.
   • If necessary, adjust the tie so that it fits flat over your shirt without wrinkling.
3. 3 Add a little detail by extending the top of the tie a little. Take the top half of your tie and pull it up slightly so that it is not taut over your chest. Let it flow slightly. This will give your look a personality and the tie will not be so tight.